Nearly a year ago, my partner and I rescued a very small nine-week-old puppy from a local animal shelter. Our dog Jumper was ...

Embark Dog DNA Tests are a gift idea for pet owners this holiday season. The tests can help owners discover their dog's breed, health traits, and ancestry. Ahead of Black Friday, the DNA test kits are ...

A new online course from Cornell University is giving students a hands-on way to learn genomic data science — by working ...

As people peer into DNA for clues to health and heritage, man's best friend is under the microscope, too. Genetic testing for dogs has surged in recent years, fueled by companies that echo popular ...

A dog owner has gone viral after sharing their surprise at the results of a DNA test for their scruffy-looking pup, Cappy—after the report suggested the dog was majority American Pit Bull Terrier. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Birdy is one of the most personality-packed dogs I’ve ever had. She’s a rescue from Arkansas, she’s about five years old, and I ...

A dog DNA test reveals a surprise connection between two families, uniting rescue dog Dutch with his daughter Honey.

We choose our rescue dogs based on size and connection, but it is also nice to know their genetic makeup. DNA tests can also give us a heads-up on which breed-related health issues may arise in the ...

Some dogs just look like they were assembled from leftover parts in the cutest way possible. Sage is tiny. She is fluffy. She has black spots scattered across a white body, pale blue eyes that look ...

Justin Philip was told by everyone that Ivory his rescue dog was a poodle, but a DNA test revealed something few could ...